2½ Euros Fado
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Female singer of fado, a Portuguese musical genre that emerged around 1820 or 1840. It takes the form of a melancholy song, generally accompanied by plucked string instruments. The fado singer or fadist (fadista) generally exploits recurring themes: saudade, unfulfilled love, jealousy, nostalgia for the dead and the past, the difficulty of living, grief, exile... This song was first sung in the slums before reaching the bourgeoisie. Fado was Portugal's national song under the dictator Salazar. The word fado comes from the Latin fatum, meaning "fate".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIMÓNIO CULTURAL
o fado
INCM VITOR SANTOS
Engraver: V. Santos
Edge
Reeded like II II II II
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a guitar, which is a nod to the traditional Portuguese music style of Fado, which is known for its soulful, melancholic tunes and poignant lyrics. The guitar is surrounded by a circle of five stars, representing the five continents where Fado music has gained popularity. The coin's design was created by artist José Aurélio, and it was minted to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Fado's recognition as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 INCM | 99162 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Fado) 2008 coin.
